12/1 Sunday (MJC)8 and 10 pmJohn Zorn’s METEMPSYCHOMAGIAAram Bajakian, Eyal Maoz (guitars) Shanir Blumenkranz (bass) Kenny Grohowski (drums)WORLD PREMIERE of a complex new book of music written for the ABRAXAS band by downtown Alchemist John Zorn! MAJORI FORSAN CUM TIMORE SENTENTIAM IN ME FERTIS QUAM EGO ACCIPIAM—your fear in pronouncing this sentence over me is probably greater than mine who is receiving it.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVEMERRY CHRISTMASHappy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;

THE STONE RESIDENCIESJOHN ZORN ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR IMPROV WEEK—A STONE BENEFITA special week of benefit concerts featuring some of the most exciting improvisers in New York. John Zorn will be appearing with a different lineup every night so come on down multiple nights and help support The Stone! All proceeds go to help pay our rent and upkeep.DEC 25—29